Okinawa, Japan
Kin
Kin is a small town in Okinawa, Japan, close to the sea. It has a population of about 11,252 (2021). The climate is classified as humid subtropical (Köppen Cfa), with rain spread through the year and no real dry season.
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Oct
Population11,252
Local time10:27
26.45° N, 127.92° EElevation 56 mUTC+9 · Japan Standard Time
October: high / low26° / 24°
Rain this month173mm
Sea this month27°
Best timeJan–Feb · Oct
Best: Jan–Feb · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kin at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:36 · 17:5011 h 14 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaning gibbous89% · Moonrise 20:16Next holiday3 NovemberCulture DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Oct
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month28°C
Average high in August
Coolest month16°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthJune
286 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
121 mm of rain
Warmest sea29°C
August
Monuments nearby7+
1 of them World Heritage
Weather in Kin
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourSunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 70%
Today29 Oct26°23°3 mm
Fri30 Oct27°23°3.6 mm
Sat31 Oct25°22°
Sun1 Nov25°21°
Mon2 Nov27°21°
Tue3 Nov26°23°
Wed4 Nov27°24°0.5 mm
Thu5 Nov26°23°0.5 mm
Fri6 Nov25°23°0.9 mm
Sat7 Nov25°22°
When to go to Kin
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 68 | 68 | 63 | 62 | 59 | 51 | 49 | 51 | 55 | 69 | 68 | 61 |
| High | 18° | 18° | 20° | 22° | 24° | 26° | 28° | 28° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 20° |
| Low | 16° | 16° | 18° | 20° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 27° | 26° | 24° | 21° | 18° |
| Rain (mm) | 121 | 140 | 181 | 188 | 258 | 286 | 173 | 271 | 254 | 173 | 134 | 123 |
| Wet days | 10 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Sea | 22° | 22° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 27° | 29° | 29° | 28° | 27° | 25° | 24° |
What's on in Kin
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kin
Outdoors around Kin
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Katsuren CastleViewpoints
0.5 kmManzamōViewpoints
1.1 kmBios no OkaTheme parks
2.4 km沖縄県立石川青少年の家Camp sites
2.6 kmOkinawa Royal Golf ClubGolf courses
2.8 kmOkinawa Kokusai Golf ClubGolf courses
3.6 kmPiranha DiversDive site
7.6 kmToilet BowlDive site
9.1 kmピースオーシャンDive site
11 kmBLUEMANDive site
11 kmNature around Kin
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Japan seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kin
Earthquakes around Kin
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days4magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950217magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record10within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
7.0Nanjō 70 km →2010 · 77 km
6.7Nanjō 90 km ↘1968 · 106 km
6.7Aguni 72 km ↖1963 · 129 km
6.5Yaese 93 km ↘1962 · 116 km
Tropical storms · Kin
TSTropical Storm Krovanh (2026)50 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Francisco (2025)96 km · 65 km/hC5Typhoon Mawar (2023)43 km · 83 km/hTSTropical Storm Aere (2022)19 km · 74 km/hTSTropical Storm Gaemi (2018)82 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Saola (2017)86 km · 111 km/hTSTropical Storm Nakri (2014)100 km · 74 km/hC4Typhoon Danas (2013)89 km · 222 km/hC4Typhoon Bolaven (2012)18 km · 194 km/hTSTropical Storm Malou (2010)99 km · 65 km/hC3Typhoon Conson (2004)83 km · 157 km/hC3Typhoon Choi-Wan (2003)50 km · 102 km/hC3Typhoon Sinlaku (2002)52 km · 176 km/hTSTropical Storm Rachel (1999)40 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Lee (1988)100 km · 74 km/hC1Typhoon Susan (1988)93 km · 65 km/hTSTropical Storm Lee (1985)41 km · 93 km/h
Fossil sites near this town
Fossil sites: 1 · 0 km
Quaternary · 1
Towns and villages around Kin
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Namisato1.2 kmKisenbaru3.3 kmIgei4 kmKanna4.9 kmAfuso5.6 kmSokei5.7 kmYaka6.6 kmAtsuta6.8 kmGinoza6.9 kmSerakaki7.4 kmŌkubo7.4 kmMinamionna7.8 kmNakama7.8 kmOnna8.2 kmInbu8.3 kmYakata8.3 kmBaba8.4 kmMadeira8.4 kmMatsuda8.6 kmTancha9.7 kmFuchaku10 kmMaeganeku11 kmNakadomari12 kmTerabaru14 kmYamada14 kmMaeda15 km
Kin from above
Around Kin35 places to see, do and reach nearby
Tengan RiverNature9.8 kmKanna Fukuji RiverNature4.0 kmHija RiverNature20 kmChibichiri CaveNature20 kmHaneji Ōkawa RiverNature22 kmFutenma Shrine CaveNature23 kmOkinawaNature4.7 kmMiyagi Island (Uruma, Okinawa)Nature11 kmMount YaeMountain20 kmMount KatsuuMountain20 kmMount IyuMountain39 kmMount AwaMountain20 kmMount OnnaMountain5.3 kmMount NagoMountain17 kmPiranha DiversDive site7.6 kmToilet BowlDive site9.1 kmDive siteDive site11 kmKatsuren CastleMonument14 kmAgena CastleMonument10 kmSoutheast Botanical GardensMonument14 kmYamada CastleMonument13 kmNakadomariMonument13 kmNakabaru SiteMonument10 kmIha Shell MoundMonument10 kmGinoza Municipal MuseumMuseum6.4 kmUruma City Marine History MuseumMuseum13 kmOnna Village MuseumMuseum13 kmKin · ferry portFerry port16 kmKin · ferry portFerry port21 kmUrumaPlace10 kmChatanPlace22 kmYomitanPlace18 kmKitanakagusukuPlace21 kmOnnaPlace8.2 kmMotobuPlace23 km
Getting to Kin
Naha International AirportOKA
40 kmYoron AirportRNJ
82 kmKumejima AirportUEO
120 km平敷屋津堅港
16 km本部港伊江港
21 kmPlaces near Kin
Places with a climate like Kin
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kin?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kin.
What is the hottest month in Kin?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 27°C.
What is the coldest month in Kin?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 18°C and lows of 16°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kin?
June is the wettest month with about 286 mm of precipitation on 22 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kin?
The sea is warmest in August at about 29°C and coolest in February at about 22°C.